Bird S**t!!!!
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I washed and waxed (nothing exotic just Autoglym) my car, finished about 7pm.
Came out to it next morning, the drivers door had taken serious incoming from a feathered friend!
I didn't have time to clean it off as i was late, but that evening i cleaned it off and it now appears to have
eaten into to the clearcoat!!!!!
I thought it was just the wax but i've tried a gentle cutting compound and nothing will get rid of the
etched in marks (looks similar to a couple of giant thumb prints) will claying the effected area help at all?
I need expert advice.....i'm sure this is the right place!
When the light catches it, it looks awful!!!!!......help.
Came out to it next morning, the drivers door had taken serious incoming from a feathered friend!
I didn't have time to clean it off as i was late, but that evening i cleaned it off and it now appears to have
eaten into to the clearcoat!!!!!
I thought it was just the wax but i've tried a gentle cutting compound and nothing will get rid of the
etched in marks (looks similar to a couple of giant thumb prints) will claying the effected area help at all?
I need expert advice.....i'm sure this is the right place!
When the light catches it, it looks awful!!!!!......help.
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Originally Posted by Mr Five' post='576523' date='May 8 2008, 10:25 PM
I washed and waxed (nothing exotic just Autoglym) my car, finished about 7pm.
Came out to it next morning, the drivers door had taken serious incoming from a feathered friend!
I didn't have time to clean it off as i was late, but that evening i cleaned it off and it now appears to have
eaten into to the clearcoat!!!!!
I thought it was just the wax but i've tried a gentle cutting compound and nothing will get rid of the
etched in marks (looks similar to a couple of giant thumb prints) will claying the effected area help at all?
I need expert advice.....i'm sure this is the right place!
When the light catches it, it looks awful!!!!!......help.
Came out to it next morning, the drivers door had taken serious incoming from a feathered friend!
I didn't have time to clean it off as i was late, but that evening i cleaned it off and it now appears to have
eaten into to the clearcoat!!!!!
I thought it was just the wax but i've tried a gentle cutting compound and nothing will get rid of the
etched in marks (looks similar to a couple of giant thumb prints) will claying the effected area help at all?
I need expert advice.....i'm sure this is the right place!
When the light catches it, it looks awful!!!!!......help.
excuses..excuses...excuses.
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You have three options here depends on how bad the damage was:
1)Clay it
If that doesnt work
2)Wet sanding (Find a decent detailer in your area to do the job)
If still no success
3)Repaint
Every time i see the bird drops, i use plenty of water to remove it and wont leave it overnight!! They are stronger than acidic!!
1)Clay it
If that doesnt work
2)Wet sanding (Find a decent detailer in your area to do the job)
If still no success
3)Repaint
Every time i see the bird drops, i use plenty of water to remove it and wont leave it overnight!! They are stronger than acidic!!
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Originally Posted by Mr Five' post='576523' date='May 8 2008, 07:25 AM
I washed and waxed (nothing exotic just Autoglym) my car, finished about 7pm.
Came out to it next morning, the drivers door had taken serious incoming from a feathered friend!
I didn't have time to clean it off as i was late, but that evening i cleaned it off and it now appears to have
eaten into to the clearcoat!!!!!
I thought it was just the wax but i've tried a gentle cutting compound and nothing will get rid of the
etched in marks (looks similar to a couple of giant thumb prints) will claying the effected area help at all?
I need expert advice.....i'm sure this is the right place!
When the light catches it, it looks awful!!!!!......help.
Came out to it next morning, the drivers door had taken serious incoming from a feathered friend!
I didn't have time to clean it off as i was late, but that evening i cleaned it off and it now appears to have
eaten into to the clearcoat!!!!!
I thought it was just the wax but i've tried a gentle cutting compound and nothing will get rid of the
etched in marks (looks similar to a couple of giant thumb prints) will claying the effected area help at all?
I need expert advice.....i'm sure this is the right place!
When the light catches it, it looks awful!!!!!......help.
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I think I have your solution!!!
Heres another one just for fun!!
(watch for the head!)
Heres another one just for fun!!
(watch for the head!)
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='576572' date='May 8 2008, 11:45 AM
I think I have your solution!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLdcGSRHaaY
Heres another one just for fun!! (watch for the head!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Guufs3mdgg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLdcGSRHaaY
Heres another one just for fun!!
(watch for the head!)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Guufs3mdgg
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Being in shit means you will have money (it's true wait and see)
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From: England
Originally Posted by leggomysakyo' post='576569' date='May 8 2008, 11:41 AM
Where are you located?? I have a great detailer here in Socal in case you're interested.... PM me and I'll give you his name and number.
Thanks for the offer but i'm in sunny
Bedfordshire, England. I think the cost to ship the car get it sorted then back againwould be prohibitive!
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From: England
Originally Posted by hondik' post='576749' date='May 8 2008, 03:24 PM
Being in shit means you will have money (it's true wait and see)
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From: somewhere down in TX
Originally Posted by Mr Five' post='576799' date='May 8 2008, 03:18 PM
Haha......i wish i did live there!!!!!
Thanks for the offer but i'm in sunny Bedfordshire, England. I think the cost to ship the car get it sorted then back again
would be prohibitive!
Thanks for the offer but i'm in sunny
Bedfordshire, England. I think the cost to ship the car get it sorted then back againwould be prohibitive!
looks to me as tho he is quite proficient:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=54617